Subject: Colemanballs (Page 15)

Northern Ireland were in white, which was quite appropriate because three inches of snow had to be cleared from the pitch before kick off.

English television football commentator

Some of the goals were good, some of the goals were skeptical.

British football commentator

Although we are playing Russian Roulette we are obviously playing Catch-22 at the moment and it’s a difficult scenario to get my head round.

And now International Soccer Special, Manchester United v Southampton.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

We deserved to win this game after hammering them 0-0 in the first half..

English football player & manager

I am not a man of faith, but my wife is.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

It’s headed away by John Clark, using his head.

Johnson has reveled in the ‘hole’ behind Dwight Yorke.

If you’re going to score one goal or less, you’re not going to get your victories.

English football player & analyst

Arguably, Blackburn have got the best forward line in the Premiership; there’s no denying that.

English football player & announcer

Neil Baker is standing on the touchline with his hands in his tracksuit bottoms scratching his head.

English football player & commentator

I predicted in August Celtic would reach the final. On the eve of the final I stand by that prediction.


If that ball had crossed the line, it would have been a goal.

Argentine football player

They have more ability in the middle of the field in terms of ability.

English football player & manager

One moment I’m playing soccer and the next – whack – I wake up in hospital unconscious.

Scottish football player & broadcaster

The ball could have gone anywhere and almost did.

English professional football player & commentator

Leeds have only had one shot on target, which may well have been the goal.

British football player

Both teams – and Brazil even – got better.

British football commentator

He’s missing the absence of Dennis [Bergkamp].

English professional football player & commentator

Now they have got an extra yard of doubtness in their minds.

English football player & commentator

I'm going to make a prediction – it could go either way.

English former football player & manager